Question

which of the following has not been proposed as an explanation for how humor helps to reduce the effects of stress and promote wellness?
o humor increases the experience of positive emotions.
o humor affects appraisals of stressful events.
o humor facilitates rewarding social interactions.
o humor facilitates the release of stress - relieving neurotransmitters.

Explanation:

Humor is known to increase positive emotions, facilitate rewarding social interactions, and affect appraisals of stressful events. However, there is no evidence that humor facilitates the release of stress - relieving neurotransmitters as a primary mechanism for reducing stress and promoting wellness.

Answer:

Humor facilitates the release of stress - relieving neurotransmitters.